international food security jobs

Program / Department SummaryWith funding from USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), Mercy Corps' Nawiri Program is leading a consortium of Kenyan and international partners on a 8 year journey to sustainably reduce persistent acute malnutrition in Turkana & Samburu Counties of Kenya. Through a phased approach that emphasizes evidence gap analysis, as well as partnership, learning, and...

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. Program / Department Summary With funding from USAID s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), Mercy Corps Nawiri Program is leading a consortium of Kenyan and international partners on a 8 year journey to sustainably re...

Contribute to research on food systems which will include the role of agricultural and wild biodiversity, and trees/ agroforestry/ forestry towards food and nutrition security. This will involve desk and primary research. Tasks would include providing inputs to research tools design, project coordination including overseeing field work, data management, data analysis, report writing.Undertake pro...

Job DescriptionThe Programme Manager is a senior national staff position within Johanniter International Assistance in Kenya. The overall objective of the position is to coordinate, oversee, implement and guide all Johanniter programmes in Kenya and to ensure their quality in line with internal Johanniter, donor and stakeholder standards.Job Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesOverall job purpos...

JOB PURPOSEThe security unit is looking for an intern to support critical unit functions, here in Nairobi. It is a great opportunity to see how the security unit works and get exposure to both field missions 'life' as well as the office-based workplan in Nairobi.The unit consists of three security colleagues well capable of supporting in the development of security risk management strategy and le...

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. Responsibilities The research associate will also provide technical in-field support to the DTRA-NK Project,...

JOB PURPOSE The security unit is looking for an intern to support critical unit functions, here in Nairobi. It is a great opportunity to see how the security unit works and get exposure to both field missions life as well as the office-based workplan in Nairobi. The unit consists of three security colleagues well capable of supporting in the development of security risk management strategy and le...

. SAVING LIVES. CHANGING LIVES. BEGIN YOUR HUMANITARIAN JOURNEY WITH WFP. The World Food Programme, Kenya Country Office is looking for vibrant, innovative, and multi-talented students. An internship at WFP is a great opportunity to acquire practical work experience while contributing to the goal of reaching Zero Hunger WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of eq...

Position summaryThe MEAL Manager is responsible for the overall MEAL component of the program starting from the MEAL framework development up to managing the final impact evaluation. The Manager is responsible for the design and implementation of all action research activities in the program. The Manager is part of the senior Program Management Team (PMT) and will also be involved in the supervis...

We provide solutions to alleviate global hunger and poverty through the promotion of economic development and self-sufficiency. Position summary The MEAL Manager is responsible for the overall MEAL component of the program starting from the MEAL framework development up to managing the final impact evaluation. The Manager is responsible for the design and implementation of all action research act...

This position will deliver research on food systems including but not limited to, food production, consumption (diets), markets, drivers of food choice and community engagement. The purpose of this position to provide research support, from data management to co-ordination of project activities.Duties and responsibilitiesContribute to research on food systems which will include the role of agricu...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity. To do so, we conduct innovative research, develop partners capacity, a...

JOB PURPOSEWFP is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate for the position ofLake TurkanaProgramme Coordinatorto support project coordination, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of the programme at county level. Under the supervision of the Head of Climate Resilience and Food Systems, the Programme Coordinator will lead the inception phase, stakeholder coordination and initial im...

Overall job purposeWorking directly under the responsibility of the Head of Mission Kenya, the Programme Manager will be responsible for the overall coordination, technical representation and oversight, implementation, guidance and quality of the running and future project/s.TasksStrategy and VisionActively supports the values of Johanniter and shapes work accordingly.Contributes to the developme...

The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. JOB PURPOSE WFP is seeking a qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Lake Turkana Programme Coordinator to support project coordination, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of the programme at county...

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. Responsibilities The assignment shall entail: Program reporting and administration Plan the project cycle fo...

About IFDC The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a public international organization active in 27 countries in Africa, Asia, and America. IFDC uniquely approaches the global issues of food security and poverty by bridging the gap between research and impact, combining science-based innovations, holistic market systems development, an enabling policy environment, and strategic ...

Monitoring inclusive development at partnership levelConceive, visualize and broker partnership specific impact pathways and theories of change, initially with partnership facilitator and subsequently deliberated and agreed upon by partners;Identify and agree with partnerships on Markers for Change (M4C) and develop ways to monitor impact pathways tailored to the specific conditions under which p...

Overall purpose of the role:Ensure the quality of the implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of emergency activities being implemented by DRC and local partners.Develop and maintain good relations with the persons of concern, relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRC's sector activitiesSector responsibilities: Mu...

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. Overall purpose of the role: Ensure the quality of the implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of emergency activities being implemented by DRC and local partners. Develop and maintain good relations with the persons...

Overall purpose of the role: Ensure the quality of the implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of emergency activities being implemented by DRC and local partners. Develop and maintain good relations with the persons of concern, relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors, to support adequate implementation and coordination of DRC s sector activities Sector responsibilities:...

Program / Department SummaryUSAID's BHA awarded a Mercy Corps-led consortium of Kenyan and international partners with a eight-year Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Turkana and Samburu Counties. Through a phased approach that emphasizes evidence gap analysis, as well as partnership, learning, and co-creation with government, civil society, communities, and the private sector, this pro...

Program / Department SummaryUSAID's BHA awarded a Mercy Corps-led consortium of Kenyan and international partners with a eight-year Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Turkana and Samburu Counties. Through a phased approach that emphasizes evidence gap analysis, as well as partnership, learning, and co-creation with government, civil society, communities, and the private sector, this pro...